Word G. Bizzell

August 9, 1933 - September 19, 2020

Lt. Col. Word Gibson Bizzell, retired, age 87, passed from this life on September 19, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, Mississippi on August 9, 1933 to Harvey McGraw Bizzell and Emmette Hall Bizzell. He graduated from Pensacola High School and enlisted in the United States Army. After four years of service he enrolled at U.C. Berkley being an honors graduate. He was awarded a commission as an officer in the United States Army and retired as a Lt. Col. after 20 more years of service. He married Patricia Jean Alnutt on November 18, 1961 in Hawaii. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia with Military Honors at a later date. Word is preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years; son Donald Bizzell and granddaughter, Michelle Bizzell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.